2008 Mazda Tribute steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 94 complaints for the 2008 Mazda Tribute, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 94 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 72 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 6 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Of the 72 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 10% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While attempting to get in left lane to turn my steering wheel locked causing me to lose control of my vehicle and collide with an on coming vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mazda tribute. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 109,000.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Mazda Tribute
- Cruise control 53 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints